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September 13, 2013 · Robinson R44 II · SP-WNP

Wygonin, PL

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2013
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Wygonin, PL
Aircraft
Robinson R44 II (2008)
Tail Number
SP-WNP
Operator
Windprojekt
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN13WA548

On September 13, 2013, about 0750 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, SP-WNP, impacted terrain near Wygonin, Poland. A postimpact fire ensued. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight departed Borcz, Poland, and was destined for Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport, Bydgoszcz, Poland. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of Poland. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Poland. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: State Commission of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Chalubinskiego 4/6 00-928 Warsaw, Poland Office phone: +48 22 630 11 41 FAX: +48 22 630 11 17 www.transport.gov.pl/pkbwl

Full Narrative

On September 13, 2013, about 0750 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, SP-WNP, impacted terrain near Wygonin, Poland. A postimpact fire ensued. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight departed Borcz, Poland, and was destined for Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport, Bydgoszcz, Poland. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of Poland. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Poland. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: State Commission of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Chalubinskiego 4/6 00-928 Warsaw, Poland Office phone: +48 22 630 11 41 FAX: +48 22 630 11 17 www.transport.gov.pl/pkbwl

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R44 II
Tail NumberSP-WNP
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWindprojekt
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 245
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
WindCalm
Visibility2 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 55
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time07:30

Appendix: Source Data